Walk Friendly

Walk Friendly Communities is a national recognition program that encourages towns and cities across the US to support and prioritize walking.

[Walk Friendly @WalkFriendly]

Today we're recognizing 23 cities and towns as #WalkFriendly Communities! Read more about how they're taking steps to improve pedestrian safety and #walkability at https://t.co/zSKx6yJMZf

[PBIC @pedbikeinfo]

...and, you're just 2 clicks away from registering for a webinar on 10/24 with @VHBnow and practitioners of the report. Learn more from agencies who are working together to improve ped/bike safety for those accessing transit: https://t.co/yYaXgtgT2v

[NYC DOT @NYC_DOT]

A statement from Commissioner Rodriguez regarding New York City’s designation as a Platinum Level Walk Friendly Community by @WalkFriendly. More info: https://t.co/9hEsxVuQfv

[Vogel Advisors @VogelAdvisors]

Ann Arbor has been recognized by the Walk Friendly Communities program as a Gold-level community, and neighboring Ypsilanti received a Silver-level recognition this year.
https://t.co/CWAXPXLcEM
#SEMichigan #community #walkability #urbanplanning @WalkFriendly

[America Walks @americawalks]

We love a good street transformation 😍

Ann Arbor, MI has been ramping up efforts toward Complete Streets. Here's a before (2018) and after (2022) on Williams street.

Got cool street transformations? Add to the thread & show us ones from your area 👀

[10-Minute Walk @10MinWalk]

Congrats to #10MinWalk city @Stevens_PointWI and Mayor Wiza (@Wiza4Mayor) on your @WalkFriendly bronze-level recognition. We especially 💚 all your 10-minute walk work to expand service areas of parks and recreation facilities to residents! https://t.co/jKikpT0sDd

[NYC DOT @NYC_DOT]

#OpenDataNYC features a list of Raised Crosswalk locations throughout NYC. Raised Crosswalks are a traffic calming street design that enhance pedestrian visibility while alerting drivers to travel at slower speeds.

Check out this #OpenData set online: https://t.co/4cjTsc56ox

[City of Ann Arbor @A2GOV]

Ann Arbor has been recognized as a Gold-level community and “Walk Friendly" designation by the Walk Friendly Communities program (WFC). The designation is based on a community's sustained efforts to elevate the needs of pedestrians. https://t.co/rUT7So3vYw

[APS Safe Routes @APSsaferoutes]

👟@APSVirginia is proud to work with @ArlingtonVA @ArlingtonDES @arlparksrec @ArlingtonVaPD @WalkArlington and EVERYONE who contributes to making our #Platinum -level #WalkFriendly Community such a great place to live, WALK and play! 👣Congratulations!🙌Way to Go!🚸#BeSafeBeSeen

[Smart Growth Online @smartgrowthorg]

#Arlington Achieves Highest Walking Status Among American Communities - @WalkFriendly Communities initiative of @UNC @hsrcinfo, designation reflects city’s success in transit-oriented planning, promotion, outreach, education | #Virginia
https://t.co/ToNLCymP4h via @ArlingtonVA

[Charles Bingham @cwbingham3]

Sitka strolls to another bronze in national walk-friendly program - KCAW @WalkFriendly #WalkFriendly https://t.co/TDXpFw2uwN

[City of Fayetteville, Arkansas @FYVgov]

Fayetteville has been designated a Walk Friendly Community. 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️🏆 Fayetteville previously received the 4-year designation in 2018 and is the only city in Arkansas to have received the honor. To learn more about why Fayetteville is so walk friendly, go to: https://t.co/GdXRKGxLOU

[Collaborative Sciences Center for Road Safety @CSCRSinfo]

Still time to register for Wednesday's CSCRS session on kinetic energy in crashes. Feat. presenter is Offer Grembek, @UCBSafeTREC. #AmazingUTCs #SafeSystem https://t.co/DD6HqfnIT0

[Walk Friendly @WalkFriendly]

We hope every community creates their own version of @WalkArlington - a true champion for #walkability and pedestrian safety, and one of the big reasons why @ArlingtonVA is a Platinum-level #WalkFriendly Community!

[Arlington Department of Environmental Services @ArlingtonDES]

Want to step to the summit in the world of walking? Let WalkArlington be your guide to one of the FIVE top walking towns in America: Arlington, Virginia. https://t.co/nQ1Ayzlhw5

[Arlington Department of Environmental Services @ArlingtonDES]

ICYMI while on your walk.

[City of Corvallis @cityofcorvallis]

🎖 Good as gold! 🎖

Thank you @WalkFriendly for taking note of what many Corvallis community members have been enjoying for years. 🚶 🌞 🏞

[Walk Friendly @WalkFriendly]

We're excited to once again recognize Corvallis, OR, as a Gold-level #WalkFriendly Community! @cityofcorvallis https://t.co/OlkGYt2p9e

[City of Lawrence KS @lawrenceks]

Exciting news! The City of Lawrence has been recognized as a silver-level “Walk Friendly” community. The designation recognizes communities for prioritizing pedestrians and creating safe and inviting places to walk. More information: https://t.co/EbmocWwESP

[Walk Friendly @WalkFriendly]

Congratulations to Durango, CO, one of our newest #WalkFriendly Communities! @CityofDurango Read more about their programs and initiatives here: https://t.co/dMEkj8YQJ4

[Walk Friendly @WalkFriendly]

We're excited to renew the Gold-level #WalkFriendly Communities designation for Minneapolis, MN! Congrats @CityMinneapolis @MplsDowntown @visionzerompls! https://t.co/Gs5f99rh3j